Polymer Framed Makarov ! TKB-023 - Experimental Makarov - Polymer Frame.jpg In 1963 Soviets started a project of modernization of Makarov pistol. The government tasked the TSKIB SOO to make it 100 grams lighter. The designers started to experiment with various frame materials ... a couple of polymer...

Somebody in Russia welded PPSh drum mag and Makarov mag together to make a drum for Mak! The capacity is 80 rounds. They also attached a keychain ring to the mag release hook to make it easier (or possible at all) to detach the drum. 1374923983_130273105.jpg 1374923983_130273105.jpg 1374923934_13026...

Another interesting 9x18 bullet. It is designated as PRS (ПРС) bullet and is called a bullet with "decreased ricochet capability". It flattens upon impact and prevents ricochets. Was designed in early 2000s by request from Russian ministry of internal affairs. Unfortunately I couldn't find any data ...